@The Japan Times: The Morioka Sansa Odori is said to have originated from a celebration dance for …

The Morioka Sansa Odori is said to have originated from a celebration dance for the god Mitsuishi, according to legend, saved the Iwate area from an evil demon. (Mark Thompson @guchagucha photo) #shintora #shintoramatsuri #morioka #festivals #tohoku #仙台 #祭 #新虎まつり#東北 #さんさ踊り #盛岡 #岩手